Philadelphia’s holiday season returns to full sparkle with the Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village, two of the city’s most beloved traditions.
After months of planning and community support, the historic displays are back in the Wanamaker Building at 13th and Market Streets, open to the public beginning Friday, November 28, 2025.
Presented by PECO, these events promise festive lights, holiday music, and the timeless magic of the Wanamaker Organ.
Free admission and timed-entry tickets make it easy for families to experience the displays safely.
Tickets for Dickens Village will be available online and released five days before each date.
Mark your calendars-the first round of tickets will be available starting Monday, November 24, 2025, at 12:01 a.m.
Wanamaker Light Show Schedule
November 28 – December 11, 2025
- Days: Wednesday–Sunday (Closed Monday & Tuesday)
- Hours: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Showtimes: Every half hour: 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 p.m.
- Live Wanamaker Organ Finale: 12:30, 1:30, 4:30, 5:30 p.m.
- Organ Concerts: 12:45 & 4:45 p.m., Wednesday–Saturday
December 12 – December 23, 2025
- Days: Monday–Sunday
- Hours: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Showtimes: Every half hour: 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 p.m.
- Live Wanamaker Organ Finale: 12:30, 1:30, 4:30, 5:30 p.m.
- Organ Concerts: 12:45 & 4:45 p.m.
December 24, 2025
- Hours: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Showtimes: 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 p.m.
- Live Organ Finale: 12:30 & 1:30 p.m.
- Organ Concerts: 12:45 p.m.
Dickens Village Schedule & Tickets
November 28 – December 11, 2025
- Days: Wednesday–Sunday (Closed Monday & Tuesday)
- Hours: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Last entry 5:30 p.m.)
December 12 – December 23, 2025
- Days: Monday–Sunday
- Hours: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Last entry 7:30 p.m.)
December 24, 2025
- Hours: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Last entry 3:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Required for Dickens Village; reserve online at phlvisitorcenter.com/savethelightshow.
What to expect this year at the Wanamaker Light Show
In addition to live music and expanded holiday activations, Christmas Village organizers are teaming up for the first-ever “The Shops at Wanamaker Light Show.”
Vendors include:
Kathryn Ott Lovell, President & CEO of the Philadelphia Visitor Center. “Thanks to our partners and the community, Philadelphians can once again create holiday memories in the Grand Court.”
Mike Petrakis, CEO of PowerPay, added:
Bringing my kids here is now a family tradition. We’re proud to help keep the city’s holiday spirit shining bright.Christmas Village organizers are teaming up for the first-ever “The Shops at Wanamaker Light Show” – you have the wording from the other release
What’s next for the future of the Wanamaker Light Show?
This year’s presentation is made possible by a $600,000 budget, funded through community donations and sponsors.
While construction in 2026 and 2027 will pause the displays, organizers are committed to ensuring their return in future holiday seasons.
With timed-entry tickets, live performances, and festive activations, the 2025 Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village promises a holiday experience Philadelphia families won’t want to miss!
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